Gateway and Edge Router Supply and Configuration

The contract requires the supply and configuration of secure gateway and edge routers designed to support CNSA Suite 2.0 IPsec VPNs and DND/PKI certificates for high-security routing within a Department of National Defence test environment. The equipment must meet stringent cryptographic and authentication standards to ensure secure communications, with all devices pre-configured to align with government security protocols and integrated into existing secure network architectures. Deployment is scoped to a designated test environment located in Ontario, excluding the National Capital Region, and must be fully operational and compliant upon delivery. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under Shared Services Canada on behalf of the Government of Canada, with a North American Industry Classification System code of 334210 indicating telecommunications equipment manufacturing. Responses are due by May 21, 2026, and the tender was posted on May 14, 2026. All proposed solutions must demonstrate proven compatibility with CNSA Suite 2.0 cryptographic algorithms and DND/PKI certificate infrastructure, ensuring end-to-end security, certificate validation, and secure tunnel establishment without reliance on commercial or non-compliant components. The successful vendor must provide technical documentation, installation support, and verification that all hardware and software configurations meet exacting defense-grade security requirements.